Why CFOs are essential for business turnarounds

Loss-making businesses don’t fail because of finance chiefs, but they can survive because of them.

By Diya Sagar • March 24, 2026

Insurers rank financial volatility as this year’s top risk

Looking three-plus years ahead, the nod goes to adverse artificial intelligence outcomes.

By David McCann • March 23, 2026

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Tax policy shifts: What CFOs need to know to stay ahead

Discover how evolving tax policies are creating new opportunities and challenges for CFOs.

By CFO.com staff

HSBC weighs big AI-driven cost cuts: Bloomberg

The British bank is reportedly considering eliminating about 10% of its global workforce amid a big bet on artificial intelligence.

By Dan Niepow • March 19, 2026

Ex-CFO of Nebraska lender convicted of bank fraud

In 2021, while he was CFO of Bank of the Valley, Aaron Luneke submitted fraudulent contractor invoices and obtained bank loans totaling $4.3 million, the Justice Department said.

By Caitlin Mullen • March 19, 2026

Internal audit functions lose budget bucks and headcount

But internal audit departments that gel with wider enterprise priorities are more likely to get the funding they need, according to a new survey.

By David McCann • March 18, 2026

Hospital finance chiefs say half or more tech pilots fail: survey

In a survey of 150 American hospital CFOs, respondents reported mixed success with financial and administrative technology experiments.

By Dan Niepow • March 18, 2026

SEC’s enforcement chief steps down

Margaret Ryan has resigned as director of the agency’s division of enforcement after about six months on the job.

By Dan Niepow • March 17, 2026

US finance chiefs are ready enough to deal with today’s risks, study says

But CFOs in Singapore, Germany and the U.K. are ahead of their American counterparts.

By David McCann • March 16, 2026

What finance teams should know about the world of subrogation

The practice, which involves insurers seeking money from at-fault parties, has birthed a host of businesses and is often billed as a way to lower premiums. It’s not without controversy.

By Dan Niepow • March 13, 2026

CFOs and private equity sponsors diverge on IPO timing and approach

While most CFOs surveyed by consulting firm Accordion said boards and sponsors should control IPO timing, more than half of PE sponsors said it’s the finance chief’s job.

By Dan Niepow • March 10, 2026

The cash flow lever that most CFOs are missing in the tariff environment

While IC-DISC has long been a powerful export incentive, recent tariff actions have amplified its importance as a tool for stabilizing cash flow and offsetting rising costs.

By Mari Nakajima • March 10, 2026

First Brands’ ex-CFO pleads guilty to wire fraud

Stephen Graham is now set to testify against the bankrupt auto supplier’s founder and his brother.

By Dan Niepow • March 9, 2026

Seattle startup’s ex-CFO gets two years’ prison time for wire fraud

Nevin Shetty, formerly of e-commerce firm Fabric, was accused of stealing $35 million from the company.

By Dan Niepow • March 6, 2026

Despite volatile global conditions, finance leaders are optimistic: AICPA-CIMA survey

In the organizations’ latest economic outlook survey of CPAs and other business leaders, 39% said they’re optimistic about the U.S. economy.

By Dan Niepow • March 6, 2026

For mid-market firms, full AP automation is a long way off

A survey by accounts payable software firm Ottimate found that 4% of middle market respondents had fully automated their AP function.

By Dan Niepow • March 4, 2026

As Claude expands into finance, outage raises risk questions

Anthropic’s push into Excel, ERP and institutional data workflows is accelerating while recent service disruption highlights dependency and governance considerations for CFOs. 

By Adam Zaki • March 3, 2026

Midsized companies enjoyed a range of operational improvements in 2025

In a survey, nearly all middle-market respondents said cash flow ended on a high note last year, though they remain on alert for continued risks.

By David McCann • March 2, 2026

How UCLA’s CFO exit unfolded

After CFO Stephen Agostini blew the whistle to the student newspaper over deficit projections and financial management concerns, UCLA removed him and denied his claims.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 27, 2026

Oklahoma charter school’s ex-CFO testimony puts audit scrutiny in focus

Josh Brock’s testimony shows how finance leadership can influence governance, oversight and financial controls when audit scrutiny intensifies.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 26, 2026

How the Fed is making AI ‘durable’

Fed Gov. Christopher Waller likened the rise of AI to the advent of ATMs, which shifted “human effort” to higher-value work. But fellow Fed Gov. Lisa Cook warned of labor market “costs” tied to AI adoption.  

By Caitlin Mullen • Feb. 25, 2026

Theranos whistleblower on ‘metaphorical black box’ of AI

Speaking at the Radiance conference in Texas this week, Tyler Shultz urged attendees to create company cultures “where people are willing to speak up.”

By Dan Niepow • Feb. 25, 2026

Is the SEC regulating for a pre-AI world?

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s outdated views on disclosures ignore technology and misattribute the decline in public companies to disclosure overload, writes CFA Institute’s Sandy Peters.

By Sandy Peters • Feb. 24, 2026

Ex-CFO’s lawsuit claims health care firm asked her to commit fraud

Rebeckah Hall, a 26-year employee of Mountain Comprehensive Care Center in Kentucky, said the company created a “hostile work environment” after she refused to engage in fraudulent billing practices.

By Dan Niepow • Feb. 20, 2026

Protos Security CFO on the convergence of finance and operations

A longtime CFO-operator, Anthony Escamilla says that the two departments are "inseparable."

By Dan Niepow • Feb. 19, 2026

Jobs report resets rate outlook ahead of Fed leadership shift

From payroll revisions to Fed politics, January’s jobs report raises questions about the prospect of immediate rate cuts.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 18, 2026